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Title 46
PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXVI. Radiologic Technologists
Chapter 1. Implementation of the Medical Radiation Health and Safety Act ............................................... 1
§101. Authority....................................................................................................................................... 1
§103. Applicability ................................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 3. The Board of Examiners .............................................................................................................. 1
§301. Officers of the Board .................................................................................................................... 1
§303. Official Office of the Board ......................................................................................................... 1
§305. Meetings of the Board .................................................................................................................. 1
§307. Powers and Duties of the Board ................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 5. Rules and Regulations; Statements .............................................................................................. 2
§501. Adoption of Rules and Regulations .............................................................................................. 2
§503. Definition of Rules and Regulations ............................................................................................ 2
§505. Rule Making Process .................................................................................................................... 2
§507. Declaratory Statements of the Board ............................................................................................ 3
Chapter 7. Actions before the Board ............................................................................................................. 3
§701. Disciplinary Proceedings before the Board .................................................................................. 3
§703. Procedures for Processing Complaints ......................................................................................... 3
§705. Informal Proceeding/Consent Order ............................................................................................. 4
§707. Conduct of a Formal Hearing ....................................................................................................... 4
§709. The Final Decision of the Board .................................................................................................. 6
§711. Appeal of Board Decision ............................................................................................................ 6
§713. Notification of Final Actions ........................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 9. General Provisions .................................................................................................................... 7
§901. Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 7
§903. General Provisions........................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 11. Licensure .................................................................................................................................... 8
§1101.
Scope of License ....................................................................................................................... 8
§1103.
Necessity of Licensure .............................................................................................................. 8
§1105.
Qualifications of Applicants for Licensure ............................................................................... 8
§1107.
Licensure by Endorsement; Reciprocity ................................................................................... 8
§1109.
Licensure by Examination ........................................................................................................ 8
§1111.
Application for Initial Licensure for Temporary Work Permit by Examination ...................... 9
§1113.
Follow-Up to Application Submission ..................................................................................... 9
§1115.
Modifications to Submitted Information .................................................................................. 9
§1117.
Re-Examination ........................................................................................................................ 9
§1119.
Issuance of License ................................................................................................................... 9
§1121.
Renewal of License ................................................................................................................... 9
§1123.
Expiration of License .............................................................................................................. 10
§1125.
Reinstatement of License ........................................................................................................ 10
§1127.
Temporary and Limited Purpose Permits ............................................................................... 10
§1129.
Fusion Technology Temporary Permit ................................................................................... 10
Chapter 12. Continuing Education Requirements ....................................................................................... 10
§1201.
Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 10
§1203.
Renewal of License ................................................................................................................. 13
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§1205.
§1207.
§1209.
§1211.
§1213.
§1215.
§1217.
§1219.
Chapter 13.
§1301.
Chapter 15.
§1501.
Continuing Education Requirements ...................................................................................... 13
Licensing Term Schedule ....................................................................................................... 13
Renewal of License by Examination ...................................................................................... 13
Biannual Application for License Renewal ............................................................................ 13
Documentation ........................................................................................................................ 13
Applicants for Renewal Who Fail to Meet CE Requirements ................................................ 13
Fee and Expenses .................................................................................................................... 14
Reinstatement of License ........................................................................................................ 14
Minimum Standards for the Accreditation of Education Programs ........................................ 15
Minimum Standards for the Accreditation of Education Programs ....................................... 15
Code of Ethics .......................................................................................................................... 15
Code of Ethics ......................................................................................................................... 15
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Part LXVI. Radiologic Technologists
present. The elected officers shall assume office when the
new business is begun at this meeting.
Chapter 1. Implementation of the
Medical Radiation Health
and Safety Act
§101.
C. The duties of the officers shall be as follows.
1. The chairman shall act as the chairman of the board
and shall preside at all meetings of the board. The chairman
shall not make any motions and shall vote only when
necessary to break a tie vote. The chairman shall exercise
general supervision of the affairs of the board and shall have
the usual powers of such office and any other powers and
duties as the board may direct. The chairman shall, with the
secretary-treasurer, sign all original licenses issued by the
board.
Authority
A. The Louisiana Medical Radiation Health and Safety
Act, R.S. 37:3200 through R.S. 37:3221, provides that, in
order to safeguard life and health by preventing excessive
and improper exposure to ionizing radiation, any person
practicing or offering to practice as a radiologic technologist
in this state shall submit evidence that (s)he is qualified to do
so and shall be allowed to practice as a radiologic
technologist. The Act creates a board of examiners with
regulatory authority, dictates the board's composition and
qualifications, methods of appointment of office of the board
members. The duties of the board are specified in the act and
these duties provide for the implementation of the Medical
Radiation Health and Safety Act through the adoption of
rules and regulations.
2. The first vice-chairman shall perform the duties of
the office of the chairman in the absence of the chairman.
3. The second vice-chairman shall perform the duties
of the office of the chairman in the absence of the chairman
and the first vice-chairman.
4. The secretary-treasurer shall give notice of all
meetings of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall attend
all meetings of the board and shall record all votes and the
minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that
purpose. The secretary-treasurer shall exercise supervision
of all monies received by the board, including application
fees, license fees, renewal fees, fines, penalties, and other
payments. The secretary-treasurer shall be responsible for
the preparation of an annual budget of the board, which
budget shall be subject to the approval of the board. The
secretary-treasurer shall, with the chairman, sign all original
licenses issued by the board. The secretary-treasurer shall
perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the board
under whose supervision (s)he shall be.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:868 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2262 (November 2014).
§103.
Applicability
A. All persons using radioactive materials or equipment
emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes shall be responsible for
compliance in accordance with the provisions of this
Chapter (refers to R.S. 37:3200-3221) and the provisions of
these rules and regulations.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3204 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:868 (September 1985).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technologists Board of
Examiners, LR 11:868 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 14:542 (August 1988), LR 40:2262 (November
2014).
§303.
A. The domicile of the board shall be Baton Rouge.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3203 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:868 (September 1985).
Chapter 3. The Board of Examiners
§301.
Official Office of the Board
Officers of the Board
A. The officers of the board shall consist of a chairman,
first
vice-chairman,
second
vice-chairman
and
secretary-treasurer.
§305.
Meetings of the Board
A. As required by R.S. 37:3205(B), the board shall meet
at least every three months and at such other times as may be
necessary. The quarterly meetings of the board shall be held
B. The officers of the board shall be elected at each
annual meeting by a majority vote of those board members
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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:868 (September 1985).
in January, April, July and October. The annual meeting shall
be in July.
B. The chairman of the board shall have the authority to
call other meetings of the board to carry out the business of
the board, provided that written notice of such meetings be
mailed to the last known address of all members of the board
at least 15 days before such meeting.
Chapter 5. Rules and Regulations;
Statements
C. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum. No
action may be taken by the board except by affirmative vote
of the majority of the members present and voting. All votes
shall be viva voce and shall be recorded in the minutes. No
proxies shall be allowed.
§501.
A. R.S. 37:3207 et seq., provides that the board shall
adopt and revise rules and regulations necessary to enable
the board to carry into effect the provisions of this Part. In
promulgating rules, the board is exercising powers that have
been delegated by the Louisiana Legislature.
D. At all regular quarterly meetings the chairman and the
secretary-treasurer shall each submit a report to the board.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985).
E. The fiscal year of the board shall run concurrent with
that of the state of Louisiana.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3205 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:868 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2262 (November 2014).
§307.
§503.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985).
A. R.S. 37:3207 provides that:
the board shall:
a.
formulate rules to govern its action;
§505.
b. examine, license, and renew licenses of duly
qualified applicants for licensure as radiologic technologists;
1. Except in emergency situations, the board shall give
at least 15 days notice of its intent to adopt, revise, or repeal
rules and regulations. The notice shall be in accordance with
statutory requirements and shall be published in the
Louisiana Register.
d. conduct hearings upon charges calling for
discipline of a licensee;
keep a record of all board proceedings;
2. After adoption, and as soon as possible, the official
text of the rules and regulations shall be submitted for
publication in the Louisiana Register. The rules and
regulations become effective on the date of their publication,
unless otherwise specified.
f. adopt and revise rules and regulations pursuant to
the Administrative Procedure Act necessary to enable the
board to administer the provisions of the Chapter;
g. have all other powers necessary and proper to the
performance of its duties.
2.
3. Any interested person may petition the board,
requesting the promulgation, revision or repeal of rules and
regulations which would affect that person. The petition
shall:
The board may:
a. establish, pursuant to the Administrative
Procedure Act, a code of ethics for radiologic technologists;
b. establish, pursuant to the Administrative
Procedure Act, continuing education requirements for
license renewal;
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a.
be submitted in writing;
b.
state the name and address of the petitioner;
c. include an exact statement of the changes sought
and the effect of the proposed change on existing practice;
c. employ legal counsel to represent the board in all
matters pertaining to the administration of the Chapter and
fix the compensation and define the duties of such counsel.
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A. All rules and regulations of the board shall be
adopted, revised or repealed in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950-970.
c. promulgate, pursuant to the Administrative
Procedure Act, minimum standards for the accreditation of
educational programs to train individuals to perform
radiologic procedures in the state;
e.
Definition of Rules and Regulations
A. Statements, guides or requirements of conduct or
action that are of general applicability. Rules and regulations
of the board implement or interpret the act or describe the
organization, procedure or practice of the board.
Powers and Duties of the Board
1.
Adoption of Rules and Regulations
d.
request.
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4. The board shall act on the petition within 90 days
after receiving said petition. The board shall either deny the
petition, stating reasons therefore, or shall initiate
rulemaking proceedings in accordance with its procedure for
same.
with full restoration of civil rights, in which case the license
shall be restored;
3. affliction, past or present, with any medical
problem, disability, or addiction which, in the opinion of the
board, would impair professional competence;
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985).
§507.
4. aiding and abetting a person who is not a licensed
radiologic technologist or otherwise authorized by this
Chapter to perform the duties of a license holder;
5. undertaking or engaging in any practice beyond the
scope of duties permitted a license holder under this
Chapter;
Declaratory Statements of the Board
A. The board may issue a declaratory statement in
response to a request for clarification of the effect of rules
and regulations of R.S. 37:3200 et seq.
6. having been found guilty of violations of a code of
ethics which the board may establish by regulation;
1. A request for a declaratory statement is made in the
form of a petition to the board. The petition shall include at
least:
a.
7. having interpreted a diagnostic image for a licensed
practitioner, a patient, the patient's family, or the public;
8. having been found guilty of incompetence or
negligence in his performance as a license holder;
the name and address of the petitioner;
b. specific reference to the statute or rules and
regulations to which the petition relates;
9. having applied radiation to humans without a
prescription from a licensed practitioner as defined in this
Chapter;
c. a concise statement of the manner in which the
petitioner is aggrieved by the rule or statute or by its
potential application to her/him, or in which (s)he is
uncertain of its effect;
d.
10. having applied radiation to humans without the
direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner as
defined in this Chapter.
a statement of whether an oral hearing is desired.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3219 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985).
2. Said petition shall be considered by the board at its
next regularly scheduled meeting provided that the petition
has been filed at least 21 days prior to said meeting.
3. The declaratory statement of the board on said
petition shall be in writing and mailed to petitioner at the last
address furnished to the board.
§703.
A. A complaint may be initiated by any person,
corporation, association, public officer, or by the board on its
own initiative.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985).
1. Anonymous sources of complaint against
individuals or institutions shall not be recognized as the sole
basis for the issuance by the board of a full notice as
provided for under §707.A.3. However, the executive
director and his/her designee or staff may informally
investigate anonymous allegations or complaints received by
the board.
Chapter 7. Actions before the Board
§701.
Procedures for Processing Complaints
Disciplinary Proceedings before the Board
A. The board has the responsibility to consider and
determine the action necessary upon all charges of conduct
which fail to conform to R.S. 37:3200 et seq., or to the rules
and regulations promulgated to carry out the provisions of
this Part.
2. If the information provided to the board by the
complainant is insufficient, the board may request further
information by either written correspondence or through an
informal proceeding.
B. Grounds for disciplinary proceedings against a
licensed radiologic technologist as specified in R.S. 37:3219
are:
B. All complaints received shall be assigned a
sequentially ordered complaint code number which shall be
utilized in all official references.
1. guilt of fraud or deceit in the procurement or
holding of the license;
C. The board shall act upon all complaints received
without unreasonable delay.
2. conviction of a felony in a court of competent
jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the
conviction, has been reversed and the holder of the license
discharged and acquitted; or if the holder has been pardoned
D. The board shall take one of the following actions on a
complaint:
1.
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2.
informal proceeding/consent order;
3.
formal hearing.
§707.
A. Initiating the Process
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(6).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 19:1433 (November 1993).
§705.
1. The board initiates a formal hearing by issuing full
notice of the hearing. A formal hearing may be the result of a
complaint made by any manner specified in §§703 and 705
of this Chapter.
2. Once full notice of the formal hearing has been
served, no board member or officially designated hearing
officer may communicate with any party to a formal hearing
or to that party representative concerning any issue of fact or
law involved in that formal hearing unless all parties or their
representatives are present.
Informal Proceeding/Consent Order
A. Informal Proceeding
1. The allegation(s) against a licensee may be
concluded through informal proceedings without the
necessity of a formal hearing if the board chair and/or
designee does not deem the allegation(s) to be sufficiently
serious to necessitate the convening of a formal hearing. The
informal resolution of the allegation(s) may be accomplished
through correspondence between the executive director and
the licensee; by conference of the executive director and the
licensee; or by consent order between the licensee and the
board.
3. Full Notice. The written notice shall recite specific
acts which the licensee is alleged to have committed and
shall assert that those acts violate a statute or rule of the
board.
a.
ii.
a statement of the legal authority and
jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;
iii.
a reference to the particular sections of the
statutes, rules or ethical standards involved;
iv.
a short and plain statement of the matters
asserted which shall be the subject of the hearing;
B. The proposed consent order offered by the board
through its executive director shall not be deemed as
absolute and final until such time as the board ratifies the
provisions of the said order.
v.
a statement of the rights of the parties.
b. Notice shall be given to all parties 30 days in
advance of the proceedings to allow a reasonable
opportunity for preparation.
C. A consent order between the board and the licensee or
prospective licensee shall describe the disciplinary action
which will be taken. The consent order shall be signed by the
licensee or prospective licensee, and two board members.
c. The notice shall be delivered by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested. If the licensee cannot
be found by this or other reasonable methods, the board may
hold a hearing in the licensee's absence.
D. If a matter is not concluded by informal proceedings
and a formal hearing is deemed necessary by the board chair
and/or designee, a formal hearing shall be initiated pursuant
to the provisions of §707.A, et seq.
d. The content of the notice limits the scope of the
hearing and of the evidence which may be introduced.
E. If, at any point during investigation or during
informal/formal proceedings as described herein, the board
finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively
requires emergency actions, the board is hereby authorized
to immediately suspend the license of the licensee during the
course of the proceedings. If the board decides to institute a
formal hearing, the hearing shall be promptly instituted and
conducted at the board's next scheduled hearing date.
e. If the agency or other party is unable to state the
matters in detail at the time the notice is served, the initial
notice may be limited to a statement of the issues involved.
Therefore, upon application, a more definite and detailed
statement shall be furnished.
4. The chairperson shall appoint a hearing panel,
consisting of one or more board members and totaling less
than a quorum whose primary role shall be to hear evidence
and arguments and to submit written findings, conclusions
and recommendations to the board.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(6).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:869 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 19:1433 (November 1993), LR 29:182 (February
2003), LR 40:2262 (November 2014), amended by the Department
of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189
(December 2016).
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The notice shall include:
i.
a statement of the date, time, place, and nature
of the hearing;
2. The executive director shall be authorized by the
board to propose a recommended consent order to the
licensee which would outline the details of disciplinary
action between the parties as a consequence of the
allegations.
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Conduct of a Formal Hearing
a. Any hearing officer appointed who because of
bias or interest, is unable to assure a fair hearing, shall be
recused from that particular proceeding on his own notice or
motion of any member of the board, or motion of any party,
if the majority of the board determines the recusal is
warranted.
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b. At the hearing, the charge shall be prosecuted by
the board's personnel who conducted the investigation, who
may be assisted by board attorney, and who will present
evidence that disciplinary action should be taken against the
licensee.
c. All motions must be made at an appropriate time,
according to the nature of the request.
d. Motions are directed to the hearing officer who
shall dispose of them appropriately.
e. Motions made before or after the hearing shall be
in writing. A motion made during the course of a hearing
may be made orally.
c. Upon motion filed before hearing served on all
parties to the proceeding, the hearing officer may, in his
discretion, permit any interested person to intervene in the
proceedings if the panel determines that such person's
interest would be substantially affected by the proceedings
and is not adequately represented by another party to the
proceedings, and that intervention would not cause serious
delay, disruption or otherwise burden the hearing process.
f.
C. Hearing Procedure
1.
B. Prehearing Procedure
1.
The hearing officer may refer a motion to the
board.
Conduct of the Hearing
a.
The hearing officer may refer a motion to the
board.
Discovery
b. The hearing will be conducted in accordance
with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:955-966.
a. Depositions and interrogatories of witnesses may
be taken and shall be admissible in the proceedings.
i.
Opportunity shall be afforded all parties to
respond and present evidence on all issues of fact involved
and argument on all issues of law and policy involved and to
conduct such cross-examination as may be required for a full
and true disclosure of the facts.
b. Evidence which was not made available to both
parties at least five days in advance may be barred from
introduction.
c. Evidence not within the scope of the notice may
be excluded.
ii.
Objections to evidentiary offers may be made
and shall be noted in the record.
d. When the interests of the parties will not be
prejudiced substantially, any part of the evidence may be
received in written form.
2.
Order of Proceedings
a. The hearing officer calls the session to order,
identifies the case, subject of the case and cites the authority
for holding the hearing.
e. Documentary evidence in possession of the board
may be received in the form of copies of excerpts, or by
incorporation by reference.
b. The hearing officer asks the parties to identify
themselves and their counsel.
f. Official notice may be taken of generally
recognized technical or scientific facts. However, parties
shall be afforded an opportunity to contest the material so
noticed.
c. All testimony be given under oath, such oath to
be administered by the hearing officer.
2. Subpoenas. The board is empowered by statute to
issue subpoenas when requested in writing by any party to
the proceedings.
d. Customary order of the proceedings shall be
followed at the discretion of the hearing officer.
a. The board, or its designated hearing officer, may
sign and issue subpoenas when requested in writing by any
party to a contested case. The cost of issuance of the
subpoena(s) shall be assessed to the requesting party.
a. In determining the admissibility of evidence, the
hearing officer must follow the rules governing
administrative hearings in Louisiana.
3.
b. Constitutional guarantees of due process give the
licensee a right to a decision based on evidence presented at
the hearing. The hearing officer preparing the recommended
decision shall only consider evidence presented at the
hearing or officially noted in the record.
b. The information called for by a subpoena shall be
reasonable, shall relate to the matter under consideration,
and shall not be privileged.
c. If the person fails to comply with a subpoena, the
board may apply to the judge of the appropriate district court
for rule to show cause why the person should not be
requested to comply.
3.
4.
Records of hearing:
a.
Motions
all papers filed and served in the proceedings;
b. all documents and other materials accepted as
evidence at the hearing;
a. A request to the board or the hearing officer by a
party for particular action should be made in the form of a
motion.
b.
hearing.
Evidence
c.
statements of matters officially noticed;
d. notices required by the statutes or rules, including
notice of the hearing;
A motion may be made before, during or after a
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e. affidavits of service or receipts for mailing of
process or other evidence of service;
respect to the subject matter of such panel, nor shall said
member be considered in determining a quorum for a vote
on the final decision of the board.
f. stipulations, settlement agreements or consent
orders, if any;
E. The board may assess the licensee with the costs of
the hearing.
g. records of matters agreed upon at a pre-hearing
conference;
h.
reports filed by the hearing officer;
i.
orders of the board and its final decision;
F. The final decision shall be delivered to each party by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
G. The final decision shall be delivered within 30 days of
the close of the hearing.
j. actions taken subsequent to the decision,
including requests for reconsideration and rehearing;
H. The final decision shall become effective 11 days
after the receipt of notification of all parties, provided that
there is no appeal. Publication shall be withheld until that
date.
k. a transcript of the proceedings, if one has been
made, or a tape or stenographic record.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:871 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2263 (November 2014).
5. The record of the proceeding shall be retained until
the time for any appeal has expired, or until the appeal has
been concluded. The record is not transcribed unless a party
to the proceeding so requests, and the requesting party pays
for the cost of the transcript.
6. Cost for reproduction of the records of the hearing
or any part thereof shall be assessed to the requesting party
as prescribed by the board.
§711.
A. A petition by a party for reconsideration of hearing
must be in writing and filed with the board within 10 days
after the receipt of the board's final decision. The petition
must set forth the grounds for the rehearing which must be
one of the following.
7. After the hearing is conducted, the hearing
officer/panel shall issue a report to the board containing the
officer/panel’s findings of fact, conclusions of the law, and
recommendations.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(6).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:870 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 19:1434 (November 1993), LR 40:2262
(November 2014).
§709.
1. The board's decision is clearly contrary to the law
and the evidence.
2. There is newly discovered evidence, which was not
available to the licensee at the time of the hearing and which
may be sufficient to reverse the board's action.
3. There is a showing that issues not previously
considered ought to be examined in order to dispose of the
case properly.
The Final Decision of the Board
A. The board must determine whether the facts in the
case support the charges brought against the licensee. It must
determine whether the charges are a violation of R.S.
37:3219, the ethical standards of radiologic technology or
other rules and regulations of the board.
4. It would be in the public interest to further consider
the issues and the evidence.
B. If a petition for reconsideration is denied, a party may
proceed to seek judicial review of the decision.
B. Having considered the report of the hearing
officer/panel and having reviewed the record of the
proceedings, the board may affirm, adopt, modify, or reject
the findings and recommendations of the hearing
officer/panel or it may determine findings and
recommendations of its own.
C. Judicial review may be initiated by filing a petition in
the appropriate district court within 30 days after mailing of
notice of the final decision of the hearing or rehearing.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985).
C. The board’s decision must be accompanied by a
statement of the reasons for the decision and must dispose
individually of each issue of fact or law necessary from the
hearing officer.
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A. Upon either completion of the decision, expiration of
the time for any appeal, or conclusion of appeals, the board
shall notify the following of its actions:
D. The vote of the board must be recorded and made a
part of the decision. The decision of a majority of a quorum
shall be adopted as the final decision of the board. A member
of the board who serves as a hearing officer or on a hearing
panel, shall not participate in the board’s final decision with
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1. radiologic technologist named in disciplinary
action;
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2.
all affected parties; and
3.
all affected professional organizations.
Radiation Therapy Technologista person, other than a
licensed practitioner, who under the direction and
supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation to
humans for therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a
licensed practitioner.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 42:2189 (December 2016).
Radiographera person, other than a licensed
practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a
licensed practitioner applies radiation to humans for
diagnostic purposes upon prescription of a licensed
practitioner.
Chapter 9. General Provisions
§901.
Radiologic Technologistany person who is a
radiographer, radiation therapy technologist, nuclear
medicine technologist, fusion technologist, licensed under
this Chapter who under the direction and supervision of a
licensed practitioner applies radiation to humans upon
prescription of a licensed practitioner.
Definitions
A. The following words and terms, when used in this
Rule shall have the following meanings, unless the text
clearly indicates otherwise.
ARRTthe
Technologists.
American
Registry
of
Radiologic
Radiologic Technologythe use of a radioactive
substance or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing
radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
upon prescription of a licensed practitioner.
Boardthe Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
created pursuant to R.S. 37:3200-3201.
Departmentthe Department of Health and Hospitals
(DHH).
Radiological Physicista person who is certified by the
American Board of Radiology in radiological physics or one
of the subspecialties of radiological physics or who is
eligible for such certification.
Fusion Technologista person, other than a licensed
practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a
licensed practitioner applies radiation while operating fusion
technology imaging equipment or uses radioactive materials
on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under
prescription of a licensed practitioner.
Radiologista physician certified by the American
Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of
Radiology, the British Royal College of Radiology, or
certified as a radiologist by the Canadian College of
Physicians and Surgeons.
Fusion Technologythe operation of positron emission
tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging
equipment or any other hybrid imaging equipment identified
and recognized by the board.
Studentany person enrolled in and attending a board
approved program of radiologic technology who apply
ionizing radiation to humans for necessary diagnostic or
therapeutic purposes while under the supervision of a
licensed practitioner or a licensed radiologic technologist at
an approved clinical facilities of the sponsoring institutions.
Ionizing Radiationcommonly known as x-rays or
gamma rays, they remove electrons from the atoms of matter
lying in their path (e.g., ionization).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 23:71 (January 1997), LR 38:97 (January 2012),
LR 40:2263 (November 2014), amended by the Department of
Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189
(December 2016).
JRCERTthe Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology.
Licensea certificate issued by the board authorizing
the licensee to use radioactive materials or equipment
emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter.
Licensed Practitionera person licensed to practice
medicine, dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic, or osteopathy in
this state, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed
to practice in this state.
§903.
General Provisions
A. Except as hereinafter provided, no person other than a
licensed practitioner or the holder of a license as defined in
R.S. 37:3200 et seq., shall use radioactive materials or
equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiations on
humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT)any person
licensed pursuant to this Chapter.
Nuclear Medicine Technologista person, other than a
licensed practitioner, who under the direction and
supervision of a licensed practitioner uses radioactive
materials on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
upon prescription of a licensed practitioner.
B. The board shall issue a license pursuant to these rules
and regulations provided the applicant for a specific license
has met all the requirements as prescribed in R.S. 37:3208.
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HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985).
C. The license of a radiologic technologist may be
suspended for a fixed period or may be revoked, or the
holder of such a license may be reprimanded or otherwise
disciplined in accordance with the provisions and procedures
defined in R.S. 37:19.
§1105. Qualifications of Applicants for Licensure
A. An applicant for licensure under the provision of this
Chapter must verify by oath or affirmation that he:
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:19 and 3200 et seq.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985).
1.
is at least 18 years old;
2.
is of good moral character;
3. is not in violation of any of the provisions of this
Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted hereunder;
Chapter 11. Licensure
§1101. Scope of License
4. has successfully completed a course of study in
radiography, radiation therapy technology, nuclear medicine
technology, or fusion technologist as approved by the board
in accordance with standards promulgated by the board.
A. There are four categories of licenses for radiologic
technology as defined in R.S. 37:3200 by their area of
specialization. The categories are radiographer, radiation
therapy technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, and
fusion technologist. A radiologic technologist shall be
restricted to the use of ionizing radiation by the category that
is defined on his license.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3208 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2263 (November 2014), amended by the
Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 42:2189 (December 2016).
B. No person holding a license under these rules and
regulations shall use radioactive substances or equipment
emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for
diagnostic or therapeutic purposes unless under the direction
and supervision of a licensed practitioner and unless so
directed by prescription of a licensed practitioner.
§1107. Licensure by Endorsement; Reciprocity
A. Any person who holds a current certificate from the
certifying boards as prescribed in R.S. 37:3210 is exempt
from examination. Upon application and the payment of a
fee equivalent to that required for the initial licensing fee,
the board shall issue a license to such credentialed person.
C. No person shall knowingly employ as a radiologic
technologist any person required by the provisions of these
rules and regulations to hold a license who does not hold a
license under these rules and regulations.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:1300, R.S. 37:3207 and R.S. 37:3213.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:872 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2263 (November 2014).
B. By reciprocity, any person who is licensed as a
radiologic technologist under the laws of other states,
provided that the standards under which they were examined
are at least as stringent as those established by the board,
shall be issued a license without examination upon
application and payment of a fee equivalent to that required
for the initial licensing fee.
§1103. Necessity of Licensure
C. Application for licensure by
reciprocity may be made at any time.
A. No person shall assume or use the title or designation
"licensed radiologic technologist" unless he holds a current
license in accordance with the provisions of these rules and
regulations.
endorsement
or
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3210, R.S. 37:3212 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 42:2189 (December 2016).
B. Every radiologic technologist shall have his license at
work. It shall be displayed or shall be on file. The license
shall be available for inspection at any time upon request by
the board.
C. Students enrolled in and attending board approved
program of radiologic technology who apply ionizing
radiations to humans for necessary diagnostic or therapeutic
purposes while under the supervision of a licensed
practitioner or a licensed radiologic technologist at the
approved clinical facilities of the sponsoring institutions are
exempt from the requirements of licensure by this board.
§1109. Licensure by Examination
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3213 and R.S. 37:3207.
1. To be eligible for examination by the board, an
applicant shall possess all qualifications for licensure
prescribed by R.S. 37:3208, provided, however, that an
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A. Pursuant to R.S. 37:3207 and 3209, an application for
licensure shall be required to pass the written examination of
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT),
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
(NMTCB), or American Society of Clinical Pathology
(ASCP).
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Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 42:2190 (December 2016).
applicant who has completed or prior to examination will
have completed his/her approved course of study, shall be
deemed eligible for examination upon application
submission to the board and program director verifies that
the applicant will complete or has completed his/her
radiologic technology course of study prior to examination
and specifying the date of completion.
§1115. Modifications to Submitted Information
A. Address or Name Changes. If a licensure/temporary
work permit applicant must change the mailing address
which was entered on the application form, the licensee must
inform the board in writing. Changes in the licensee name
are to be handled in the same manner, but must be
accompanied by documentary evidence of the change (e.g.,
copy of marriage certificate, legal name change form, etc.).
B. The board establishes as the passing criterion on the
ARRT, NMTCB, ASCP written examination the passing
score as established by the credentialing agency.
C. The eligible applicant must request and submit
application to the ARRT for licensure examination.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 29:183 (February 2003), LR 40:2264 (November
2014).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207, R.S. 37:3208 and R.S. 37:3209.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 29:183 (February 2003), LR 40:2263 (November
2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic
Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2189 (December 2016).
§1111.
§1117. Re-Examination
A. An applicant who fails to pass the examination within
the issued 90-day time frame of the temporary work permit
shall become ineligible for an extension of that temporary
work permit. Board will hold original application for
licensure up to one year with no additional fee.
Application for Initial Licensure for Temporary
Work Permit by Examination
A. Requests for application for initial licensure and for
temporary work permit by examination forms shall be
requested and submitted to the state board.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2264 (November 2014).
B. Pursuant to R.S. 37:3210(C), upon payment a
temporary 90-day work permit shall be issued one time only
and for the time listed on the temporary work permit.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207 and R.S. 37:3209.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 29:183 (February 2003), LR 40:2263 (November
2014).
§1119. Issuance of License
A. If the qualifications, requirements and procedures
prescribed or incorporated by these rules and regulations are
met to the satisfaction of the board, the board shall issue to
the applicant a license to engage in the practice of radiologic
technology in the state of Louisiana. The license shall define
the category of radiologic technology practice that the
applicant may engage in.
§1113. Follow-Up to Application Submission
A. Incomplete Applications. Applications which are
received with incomplete data may cause postponement.
"Incomplete notices" are mailed to those who did not
provide all information requested on the application form.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3211 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985).
B. Finding of Ineligibility
§1121. Renewal of License
1. If information indicating ineligibility is received,
the applicant is notified of the deficiencies. The application
is retained on an inactive basis and may be reactivated at the
applicant's request whenever the requirements have been
met. The application fee is not refundable, however, there is
no additional charge for reactivating the application.
A. Every person licensed by this board shall renew
his/her license every two years upon application and
payment of a renewal fee in the amount stated in R.S.
37:3218. The board shall, upon verification of the accuracy
of the application, issue to the applicant a certificate of
renewal.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:873 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2264 (November 2014), amended by the
B. Notification for renewal of license shall be mailed
prior to expiration by the board to each person holding a
license issued under these rules and regulations. Such
notification shall be mailed to the most recent address as
reflected in the official records of the board.
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AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3215 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2264 (November 2014).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 38:98 (January 2012).
§1123. Expiration of License
A. The board may issue a temporary permit to an
applicant seeking to practice fusion technology for the
purpose of obtaining the clinical experience requirements in
order to qualify to sit for the required American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography
(CT) certification examination, provided that the applicant:
§1129. Fusion Technology Temporary Permit
A. Every license issued by the board under this Chapter,
the expiration date of which is not stated thereon or provided
by these rules, shall become null, void and to no effect on
May 31, of the second year following the year of issuance.
B. The timely submission of an accurate and complete
application for renewal of a license, appropriate
documentation of completion of required continuing
education hours and payment of appropriate fees shall
operate to continue the expiring license in full force and
effect pending issuance of the renewal license.
1. possess a current unrestricted license to practice
nuclear medicine technology;
2. has submitted a board approved clinical training
agreement to the board;
3. has completed four ARRT/Board approved CE
credit hours in contrast media/drug administration;
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3215 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 42:2190 (December 2016).
4. satisfies the applicable fees prescribed in these rules
and the Radiologic Technology Practice Act.
B. The temporary permit issued under this section shall
expire, and thereby become null and void and to no effect on
the earliest of the following dates:
§1125. Reinstatement of License
1.
A. A license which has expired may be reinstated by the
board subject to the conditions and procedures hereinafter
provided.
12 months from the date on which it was issued;
2. the date on which the board gives notice to the
permit holder of its final action granting or denying issuance
of a license to practice fusion technology;
1. An application for reinstatement from a radiologic
technologist who has not ceased practice in accordance with
provisions of R.S. 37:3200-3221 shall be made upon a form
supplied by the board accompanied by two letters of
character recommendation from physicians of the former
licensee's place of employment, together with the applicable
renewal fee plus a penalty.
C. A temporary permit issued under this Section which
has expired may be renewed or reissued by the board for one
or more successive 12-month periods, not to exceed 3 years,
provided that prior to the expiration of the initial temporary
permit:
2. An application for reinstatement from a person who
has ceased activities as a radiologic technologist for not
more than five years may have his license reinstated upon
payment of the renewal fee as provided for in R.S. 37:3216
and R.S. 37:3218.
2. the applicant’s clinical training agreement has been
renewed;
1. the permit holder has performed successfully and
competently in the required clinical training;
3. no grounds are known which would provide cause
for the board to refuse to renew or to revoke the temporary
permit.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3216 and R.S. 37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 40:2264 (November 2014).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 38:98 (January 2012), amended LR 40:2264 (November 2014).
Chapter 12. Continuing Education
Requirements
§1127. Temporary and Limited Purpose Permits
A. The board may, in its discretion, issue temporary or
limited purpose permits as are, in its judgment, necessary or
appropriate to the particular circumstances of the individual
applicants or radiologic technologists who do not meet or
possess all of the qualifications or requirements for
licensing. Such a permit creates no right or entitlement to
licensing or renewal of the permit after its expiration.
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§1201. Definitions
ACR―American College of Radiology.
AHRA―American Healthcare Radiology Administrators.
AMA/CME―American Medical Association/Continuing
Medical Education.
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ANA―American Nursing Association.
2. The advanced-level examinations
acceptable continuing education activity are:
ARDMS―American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers.
a. ARRT
examination
interventional technology;
ARRT―American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
ASRT―American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Active Status―radiologic technologists who maintain their
license by submitting appropriate continuing education,
paying an initial or renewal fee, and are listed in good
standing with the LSRTBE.
magnetic
resonance
Continuing Education (CE)―educational activities which
serve to improve and expand the knowledge and skills
underlying professional performance that a radiologic
technologist uses to provide services for patients, the public
or the medical profession. A contact hour credit is awarded
for each 50 to 60 minute educational activity. Activities
longer than one hour will be assigned whole or partial CE
credit based on the 50-minute hour. Educational activities of
30 to 49 minutes of duration will be awarded 1/2 a credit. An
activity that lasts less than 30 minutes will receive no credit.
Continuing Education (CE) Activity—a learning activity
that is planned, organized, and administered to maintain and
enhance the professional knowledge and skills underlying
professional performance that a technologist uses to provide
services for patients, the public, or the medical profession.
Activities meeting this definition may qualify as either
category A or A+ credit depending upon whether they have
been submitted to review and approval by a recognized
continuing education evaluation mechanism (RCEEM or
RCEEM+).
1. Continuing education is recognized from the
following: Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists,
American Society of Radiologic Technologists, American
Medical Association, American College of Radiology,
American Nursing Association, Society of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers, American Society of Medical
Dosimetrists, and the Society of Nuclear Medicine
Technologists. All of these organizations and societies
provide documentation of attendance for activity that they
sponsors.
b. ARRT or NMTCB examination in nuclear
medicine technology;
d.
ARRT examination in
Category A and A+ Credit―educational activity which is
planned, organized, and administered to enhance the
knowledge and skills of the licensed individual and provides
services to patients, the public, or medical profession.
ARRT examination in radiography;
radiation
ARRT examination in computed tomography;
CAMRT―Canadian Association of Medical Radiation
Technologists.
1. Other activities that meet the definition of an
approved continuing education activity are the approved
entry-level exams. Examples are:
in
c.
3. Within their licensing period, technologists who
pass an entry-level examination for a discipline in which
they are not certified and for which they are eligible, or one
of the advanced-level examinations that they have not
previously passed and for which they are eligible, have met
the continuing education requirement for that licensing
period.
Approved Continuing Education Activity―an educational
activity which has received approval through a recognized
continuing education evaluation/mechanism.
examination
ARRT examination in mammography;
e. other ARRT examinations as developed and
implemented.
Approved Academic Course―a formal course of study
offered by an accredited post-secondary educational
institution in the biological sciences, physical sciences,
radiologic sciences, health and medical sciences, social
sciences, communication (verbal and written), mathematics,
computers, management or education methodology.
Activities meeting the definition of an approved academic
course will be awarded credit at the rate of 16 CE credits for
each academic semester credit and 12 CE credits for each
academic quarter credit. An official transcript showing a
grade of "C" or better is required to receive CE credit for an
academic course. Official transcript must come from a
recognized United States Department of Education (USDE)
or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
institution authorized to grant degrees by the U.S. Congress,
state government, or a recognized sovereign Indian tribe.
c. ARRT
technology;
cardiovascular-
b.
d.
imaging;
Advanced Level CPR—category A credit will be awarded
for valid advanced level CPR certification. Advanced level
CPR certification is limited to the following: advanced
cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life
support (PALS). Only one certification may be claimed per
biennium. Six category A credits will be awarded on the date
of certification or re-certification. A copy of a valid
certification card issued by the Red Cross, the American
Heart Association, or the American Safety and Health
Institute will serve as documentation. CPR instructor or
instructor trainer no longer receives CE credit, CE credit for
basic CPR (BLS, BLS with AED, healthcare provider CPR)
is not accepted.
a.
in
considered
therapy
MDCB examination in dosimetry;
e. ARDMS examination in diagnostic medical
sonography; vascular technology or diagnostic cardiac
sonography.
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Continuing Education (CE) Credit—unit of measurement
for CE activities. One CE credit is awarded for one contact
hour (50-60 minutes). Activities longer than one hour are
assigned whole or partial credits based on the 50-60 minute
hour. Educational activities of 30-49 minutes duration will
be awarded one-half of one CE credit. CE activities that last
15-29 minutes will receive one-quarter credit. Activities
lasting less than 15 minutes receive no CE credit.
Ionizing Radiation―commonly known as x-rays or
gamma rays, they remove electrons from the atoms of matter
lying in their path (e.g., ionization).
LSRT―Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists.
LSRTBE―Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners.
Licensing―the process of granting a license attesting to
the demonstration of qualifications in a profession.
Directed Reading―reading of recent professional journal
articles and self-assessment testing to demonstrate
comprehension of the material read. The directed readings
must be offered through a post-secondary educational
institution or as an approved continuing education activity.
Licensing Term―the LSRTBE issues licenses to
radiologic technologists for two-year terms. All renewal
licenses are issued on June first and expire on May 31 of the
second year of its issuance.
Documentation―proof of participation in a particular
educational activity. Documentation must include: dates of
attendance, hand written dates are not accepted; title and
content of the activity; number of contact hours for the
activity; name of sponsor; signature of the instructor or an
authorized representative of the sponsor issuing the
documentation; and a reference number, if the activity has
been approved by a recognized continuing education
evaluation mechanism (RCEEM). Board reserves the right to
verify all continuing education documents.
MDCB―Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.
NMTCB―Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
Board.
Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism
(RCEEM)―a mechanism for evaluating the content, quality,
and integrity of an educational activity. The evaluation must
include review of educational objectives, content selection,
faculty qualifications, and educational methods and
materials. Among the requirements for qualification as a
RCEEM, an organization must be national in scope, nonprofit, and willing to evaluate CE activities developed by
any technologist within a given discipline. The organization
must demonstrate the need for an additional RCEEM and
supply evidence of sufficient experience and resources to
provide for the valid and reliable evaluation of CE activities.
The RCEEM+ has all of the responsibilities of a RCEEM in
addition to the evaluation and approval of radiologist
extender level (R.R.A.) CE activities. The RCEEM+ is
authorized to award both categories A and A+ credit
depending on the content level of the activity.
Educational Activity―a learning activity which is
planned, organized, and administered to enhance
professional knowledge and skills. These include, but are not
limited to, meetings, seminars, workshops, courses
programs.
Eligible for Renewal Status―a radiologic technologist
who has completed all requirements for the renewal of a
Louisiana radiologic technologist license is considered to be
eligible for renewal status.
Expired Status—a radiologic technologist who fails to
meet the continuing education requirements for renewal and
pay appropriate fees by May 31 shall be placed on expired
status. The radiologic technologist shall no longer be
considered as holding a valid license in the state of
Louisiana.
Reinstatement―those radiologic technologists on inactive
status or those radiologic technologists who have been
placed on expired status may be eligible to become licensed
again by applying for reinstatement. Reinstatement and the
requirements thereof shall be determined by the board on an
individual basis.
Inactive Status―classification of license where the
LSRTBE waives renewal fees to those licensees who
confirm in writing to the board that they are not actively
employed in the state of Louisiana as radiologic
technologists.
SDMS―Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
SNM-TS/VOICE―Society
of
Technologist Section/Verification
Continuing Education.
Independent Study―an educational activity offered by an
accredited post-secondary educational institution or a
comparable sponsor wherein the participant independently
completes the objectives and submits the required
assignments for evaluation. Independent study may be
delivered through various formats such as directed readings,
videotapes, audiotapes, computer-assisted instruction and/or
learning methods.
Sponsor―an organization responsible for the content,
quality and integrity of the educational activity, which plans,
organizes, supports, endorses, subsidizes and/or administers
educational activities. Sponsors may be, but are not limited
to, state, national, regional and district professional societies,
academic institutions, health care agencies, health care
facilities, federal or state government agencies. Sponsors
must apply and receive approval from a RCEEM in order to
offer credit for activities.
In-Service Education―a planned and organized
educational activity provided by an employer in the work
setting.
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Suspension/Suspended―license status whereby the
radiologic technologist is not allowed to practice where a
license is required by law.
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Teleconference―an approved
delivered by electronic means.
educational
activity
a different category within a licensing term are exempt from
the continuing education requirement for that licensing term.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:178 (February 1995), amended LR 23:71 (January 1997),
LR 40:2264 (November 2014), amended by the Department of
Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2190
(December 2016).
B. Subsequent renewal of license will require
documentation of 24 hours of active participation in
continuing education activities for the following licensing
term and every two years thereafter, unless another Board
approved examination is passed.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:73 (January 1997),
LR 40:2265 (November 2014).
§1203. Renewal of License
A. Effective June 1, 1997, the LSRTBE will require that
those licensees applying for renewal of license shall have, in
the preceding two-year period, participated in and completed
the continuing education requirements, and/or boardapproved alternatives as set forth below.
§1211. Biannual Application for License Renewal
A. Notification for the renewal of the license will be
mailed to each radiologic technologist whose license to
practice radiologic technology will expire that May 31 with
the license fee due. Licensee is responsible for renewal in
the event of not receiving mailed notification.
B. After June 1, 2013, every person licensed under the
provision of this Chapter shall maintain certification and
document on-going compliance through the ARRT,
NMTCB, or ASCP.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:73 (January 1997),
LR 40:2265 (November 2014), amended by the Department of
Health, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2190
(December 2016).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 40:2265 (November
2014).
§1205. Continuing Education Requirements
§1213. Documentation
A. Twenty-four hours of continuing education credits
must be earned per licensing term to meet the continuing
education requirements. Credits earned in excess of 24 per
licensing term may not be carried over into the next
licensing term. The continuing education requirement is
independent of the number of licenses held by an individual
(i.e., a radiologic technologist certified in both radiography
and radiation therapy technology needs only 24 credits).
A. A licensed radiologic technologist is required to
maintain proof of participation in continuing education
activities and is required to attest to this participation on the
form provided. Said documentation shall be provided by the
radiologic technologist to the Louisiana State Radiologic
Technology Board of Examiners as part of the renewal
process. Failure to provide documentation acceptable to the
Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
will result in an expired status. The Louisiana State
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners will accept
copies of documents. Original documents shall be kept by
the radiologic technologist for two years after the end of the
licensing term for the purpose of further verification should
the board choose to audit the licensees' submissions.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:73 (January 1997),
LR 40:2265 (November 2014).
§1207. Licensing Term Schedule
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:74 (January 1997),
amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic Technology
Board of Examiners, LR 42:2191 (December 2016).
A. Since the licensing term is defined as that period from
June 1 of the renewal or issuance of license year, to the
second May 31 to occur after that date, the continuing
education credits must be earned in the two years prior to the
second occurrence of May 31.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:180 (February 1995), amended LR 23:73 (January 1997),
LR 40:2265 (November 2014).
§1215. Applicants for Renewal Who Fail to Meet CE
Requirements
A. A radiologic technologist who applies for renewal of
license, but who fails to meet the renewal requirements
within the previous licensing term, will automatically be
transferred to an expired status. Individuals who are listed as
having an expired status, due to failure to meet these renewal
requirements, status will be published on website by the
§1209. Renewal of License by Examination
A. Radiologic technologists who pass one of the
advanced-level examinations or entry-level examinations in
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and will be reported in response to any inquiries regarding
the radiologic technologist's status with the Louisiana State
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
C. The following miscellaneous expenses, fees and
charges shall be payable to the board:
1. actual cost plus $25 processing fee for any check,
money order, cashier’s check, or other instrument of
payment that is dishonored by the financial institution
against which it is drawn;
B. A radiologic technologists whose license has been
placed on expired status for failure to meet continuing
education requirements may be returned to an approved
status by payment of the appropriate fees and expenses as
specified in Section 1217 of this Chapter and performing one
or more of the following:
2. actual costs associated with electronic or credit card
payments and transactions;
3.
photocopies of documents$0.25 per page;
1. passing an advanced level examination recognized
by the LSRTBE;
4. actual cost for creation and provision of electronic
information data or service;
2. passing an entry-level examination recognized by
the LSRTBE in a different category;
5. official
list
technologists$300;
3. completing the required continuing education hours
in the six months (on or before December 31) following the
May 31 expiration date and paying delinquency fee.
6. processing and handling a request for the board’s
endorsement of licensure status to another state for the
purpose of reciprocity licensure$25;
C. Any hours completed or other requirements met while
expired may not be used to meet the continuing education
requirements for the subsequent license term.
7. postage, mailing, shipping, handling or other costs
in excess of the applicable minimum first class postage;
the
E. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board may, by
majority vote reduce the amount of and/or waive the
collection of any such fees.
working
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:181 (February 1995), amended LR 40:2266 (November
2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic
Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2191 (December 2016).
B. For processing applications for licensure,
following fees shall be payable to the board:
duplicate license$25;
3.
biennial renewal of license, 2 years$100;
4. issuance
permit$10;
of
90
day
temporary
§1219. Reinstatement of License
5. delinquency fee in addition to the renewal fee for a
license placed on an expired status using a postmark date:
a.
all or part of June, July, August$50;
b.
all or part of September$75;
c.
all or part of October$100;
d.
all or part of November$150;
e.
all or part of December$200;
A. If a license lapses or is inactive for a period of less
than four years and if the person is otherwise eligible for
renewal of license, the person must supply evidence of
having met the continuing education requirements and pay
the designated standard renewal fee and any other associated
fees as required by the board.
B. If a license lapses or is inactive for a period of four or
more years and if the person is otherwise eligible for
renewal of license, the individual must pass the entry-level
examination and pay the designated special reinstatement
fee.
6. reinstatement fee, in addition to delinquency fee
and renewal fee of a license which has expired$25 per
month;
C. The following groups of licensees may be exempt
from compliance with the continuing education requirement:
7. reinstatement of a license that has been revoked or
suspended$300.
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D. Payment to the board of any fees under this Chapter is
nonrefundable.
A. The rules of this Chapter prescribe the fees and costs
applicable to the licensing of radiologic technologists.
2.
licensed
9. actual costs of the board related to any
administrative hearing, judicial review, or any investigation
of charges instituted by the board, unless charges are
subsequently dismissed or not proven.
§1217. Fee and Expenses
initial two year license$100;
all
8. issuance of a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum in
addition to the witness fees required by R.S. 49:956$15;
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:181 (February 1995), amended LR 40:2265 (November
2014), amended by the Department of Health, Radiologic
Technology Board of Examiners, LR 42:2191 (December 2016).
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The number of hours may be modified by the board on a
case-by-case review of supporting documentation, evidence
and/or testimony;
B. The program director shall submit evidence of
compliance with minimum standards of education for the
accreditation of educational programs to the board upon
forms provided by the board.
2. the board must receive a timely request for an
exemption. Such a request shall be considered timely if
submitted to the board prior to March 31 of the license
renewal year.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985), amended by the
Department of Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board
of Examiners, LR 23:74 (January 1997), LR 40:2266 (November
2014).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207(B)(2).
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Hospitals, Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
LR 21:181 (February 1995), amended LR 23:74 (January 1997).
Chapter 15. Code of Ethics
Chapter 13. Minimum Standards for
the Accreditation of Education
Programs
§1501. Code of Ethics
A. A code of ethics has been adopted by the board and
shall be sent to each licensure candidate.
§1301. Minimum Standards for the Accreditation of
Education Programs
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.
37:3207.
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of
Health and Human Resources, Radiologic Technology Board of
Examiners, LR 11:874 (September 1985).
A. Pursuant to R.S. 37:3207(3), the board adopts as its
standards for education programs and colleges that are
programmatic or regionally recognized by the Council for
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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